The best time to visit Germany is during the summer months from June to September.
Be aware that the chance of rainfall is high but so is the temperature, meaning that the success of outdoor activities can change on a day-to-day basis. With July and August as the warmest months, these are far better for planning a hike or city exploration.
The German winter is particularly cold, with heavy snowfall predicted between November and March. With snowfall and dark nights, Germany becomes a veritable winter wonderland. Wrap up warm and enjoy an atmospheric German winter, visiting a Christmas market for hot chocolate and mulled wine, breweries and warm beer halls for pints and steins, and toasty fireplaces for that comforting Christmas feeling.
If you’re after some water activities or beachgoing, aim for the last week of July — likely to be both the warmest and sunniest week of the year, although sudden rain and clouds aren't unusual!
Tour Berlin and discover some of the best vintage shops in Europe
Visit the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
See the site of the Berlin Wall and its urban art installations
Get the pints and steins in at the Oktoberfest beer festival!
Go on a beer tour of Munich and see the sights!
Browse a traditional German market for souvenirs and snacks!
Marvel at the fairytale architecture of Neuschwanstein Castle
Hike through the breathtaking Bavarian Alps
Discover the quaint architecture of Bavaria
Sail through the Speicherstadt District in Hamburg
Go on a Rhine Riverboat tour or check out Cologne Cathedral
Try German delicacies such as pretzels, brätwurst, and schnitzel
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